Die hard

Christmas trees, an awkward holiday office party, terrorists and big explosions are the key ingredients to the 1988 action film Die Hard starring Bruce Willis and Alan Rickman. Fans of the film have been arguing for years that Die Hard is not just a beloved action film, but a classic Christmas movie. Die Hard star Bruce Willis, however, has publicly said he doesn't believe the movie counts as a festive film. "Die Hard is not a Christmas movie; it's a goddamn Bruce Willis movie," Willis said during his Comedy Central Roast this July. But the studio behind Die Hard has quite a different perspective. On Tuesday, 20th Century Fox posted a new movie trailer of Die Hard that was recut to make the film look like a happy Christmas classic. The video has a campy voiceover and jolly Christmas music to further prove how easy it is to reconsider Die Hard as a comedic holiday movie a la Home Alone or Elf. The trailer reimagines Hans Gruber (Rickman) as merely an … [Read more...] about New Die Hard trailer calls it the ‘greatest Christmas story ever told’

Who wouldn't love to celebrate the holidays by watching a young Macaulay Culkin chase out Daniel Stern and Joe Pesci while the pair are trying to rob his family's house in Home Alone? The 1990 comedy, normally $14.99, is available for just $8.99 from Google Play Movies & TV during its holiday sale. With the discounts, holiday classics are available from $4.99 and up. For example, at that price you can purchase Tyler Perry's a Madea Christmas.Some movies have been cut in price by more than 50%, such as Jingle All The Way. This delightful comedy, starring Arnold Schwarzenegger and the late Phil Hartman, can be purchased for $6.99. Tim Burton's stop-action holiday fantasy, The Nightmare Before Christmas, is on sale for $12.99. And don't forget that holiday must-see Die Hard. For some reason, the Bruce Willis action film is listed among the other holiday flicks, priced at $7.99.Also priced at $4.99 is the Director's cut of Bad Santa, down from $11.99, Love The Coopers (normally … [Read more...] about Google Play Movies & TV has holiday films, including the classic Die Hard, on sale for $4.99 and up

It's that magical time of the year and the Christmas lights are a-flashing, so you can be forgiven for feeling like you're missing out, stood there in normal non-flashing clothes.But hey, you could always get with the spirit of things and show your wacky side with a garish Chrimbo jumper. Better still, you can even show off your geek knowledge by finding the most unique of sweaters.To make your mission to achieve Christmas geek-chic a reality we've trawled the interwebs for the best geek Christmas jumpers out there. These are a fine collection of natty winter wear and no mistake.From superheroes to Star Wars, everything geek cool has made its way onto a Christmas jumper this year. From ridiculous patterns that make you dizzy to blank canvases you can edit yourself, Christmas jumpers offer more options than ever for originality.So whether you've got a work Christmas party to go to, want to have the best Christmas jumper on Christmas Jumper day, or want to buy one as a gift … [Read more...] about Best geek Christmas jumpers: Star Wars, Sonic, Game of Thrones, Die Hard and more

opinion Adam Graham Detroit News Film Critic Published 7:13 PM EST Nov 29, 2018 Christmas movies come in all shapes and genres. There are Christmas comedies, Christmas dramas, Christmas action movies, even Christmas slasher films. (It takes a true Grinch to throw on "Silent Night, Deadly Night" at the holidays.) But not all Christmas movies revolve around Christmas. Some of the season's best are all about the build-up to Dec. 25, while others use the holidays as a festive backdrop to the main story they're telling. What are the best movies to watch at the holidays, assuming you've worn out your copy of "A Christmas Story?" Here are some of the season's most merry selections, from movies centered on Christmas to flicks that are emboldened by the yuletide spirit. "Love, Actually": The ultimate romantic comedy is also the ultimate holiday film. An ensemble cast — Hugh Grant, Liam Neeson, Laura Linney, Keira Knightley and Emma … [Read more...] about From ‘Elf’ to ‘Die Hard,’ Christmas films for all types

Yippee ki yay. At least now we know where Delta Air Lines stands on the debate over whether Die Hard is a Christmas movie.If you've booked a Delta flight for the holidays, your in-flight movie option might be determined by a Twitter poll. There's still time to get your vote in. Delta posted the poll on Monday and it runs for a week. Your options are Elf, Home Alone, New Year's Eve or Die Hard.As it turns out, no one likes New Year's Eve, a 2011 romantic comedy with an overstuffed ensemble cast. Currently, the slapstick comedy of Home Alone is leading the pack, with Will Ferrell's Elf coming in second. Die Hard is sitting in third place because Twitter can't be trusted to vote for the right movie. The winning film will be featured this December on Delta Studio, the airline's free in-flight entertainment system. Delta's previous attempts at polling passengers resulted in Hocus Pocus and The Breakfast Club earning their place on the company's flights.The Twitter poll is as much … [Read more...] about Die Hard or Elf? Delta lets passengers Twitter-vote for movies